I got my picc dec 20, 11w4d, for iv fluids and continuous zofran pump. This was after 14 different ivs and over 27 pokes to attempt rehydration in 3 weeks. Wish I would have insisted sooner. 14w5d today and no idea when it will come out. Still getting continuous zofran and fluids as needed at home. Would be happy to answer questions o

I typically react to everything (super fair sensitive skin, red hair) but no problems with the dressing (knock on wood), only problem this week is a different than normal Rn did my dressing change and the way she taped it I can't reach the tubing with both hands to be able to change/disconnect myself. Hubby works 12 hr days, and I can't go that long without fluids. So I feel like I'm in jail at home. Was finally starting to feel good enough that I could take my son to preschool, go to target, be out of the house for a few hours, before reconnecting again, cant wait for tues to have my regular Rn back.

Long story short: pay attention when they do dressing changes to make sure they tape it in a way you can still reach where the picc/tubing connection with both hands.

I got my picc line during week 6 and took it out week 20 due to signs of infection. It saved me and my baby! I had to go to the ER the day after they inserted it bc it slipped too close to my heart.. sorry for the horror story but yeah it was a weird feeling in my chest and I trusted my gut. You shouldn't feel ANYTHING inside your body.

I had fluids for 3 months and for some reason they just kept changing out my needle every 5-7 days. Eventually my veins rejected the IVS and they would get all swollen and sore. I wish I had a PICC line from the beginning!

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